The District Magazine Vol. 3 NEW BEGINNINGS 2018 | Page 22

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unexpected happen while away from home."
Vacation may be a time to relax, but things
can take a serious downturn if you lose your
passport or if there is disastrous weather
at your destination - or worse, you need an
emergency medical evacuation. Though
travel insurance can seem like just one more
expense, without it, an emergency evacuation
can cost over $100,000!
Travel insurance is a simple way to protect your
belongings and minimize losses. Angela Wong
of USAA Travel Services says, "Travel protection,
offered through companies like Travel Insured
International, provides travelers with that extra
peace of mind so that they're covered should the
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To get a quote, you will need the following
information:
• Number of travelers
• Age of travelers
• Trip dates
• Overall trip cost (which includes pre-
paid, non-refundable expenses such as
accommodations, airfare, cruises, tours and
excursions)
Tip: To compare quotes and make more sense
of them, divide the quote by the number of days
you'll be traveling to get the cost of coverage per
day.